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M1.7 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Prasino, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 18:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Prasino, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on April 12, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 18:36:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Prasino
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Prasino
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.36838, 24.09622
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 247 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 386 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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